China, Tajikistan agree to forge comprehensive strategic partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) views an honour guard with visiting President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon during a welcome ceremony before their talks in Beijing, capital of China, Aug 31, 2017. Rahmon is paying a state visit to China. During his stay in China, he will attend the Dialogue of Emerging Markets and Developing Countries held in Xiamen, a coastal city in Fujian province. [Photo/Xinhua]